Billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk and Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni recently captured public attention with a viral photo from an event in New York, sparking speculation about a potential romantic relationship between the two.
The buzz began after Musk presented Meloni with the Atlantic Council Global Citizen Award during an award ceremony on Tuesday. In his speech, Musk praised the Prime Minister, describing her as “authentic, honest, and truthful,” attributes he noted are not always characteristic of politicians. He stated, “It is an honor to present this accolade to someone who is even more beautiful on the inside than she is on the outside,” highlighting his admiration for her leadership.
Following the event, Meloni expressed her gratitude on her official X (formerly Twitter) account, thanking Musk for his kind words. The photo of the two leaders was subsequently shared by a Tesla fan club, accompanied by a playful caption asking, “Do you think they’ll date?”
Musk, addressing the speculation, quickly clarified in his response that he and Meloni are “not dating.” Meloni was recognized with the award for her strong support of the European Union and for making history as Italy’s first female Prime Minister.
As the internet buzzes with curiosity, both Musk and Meloni have remained focused on their respective roles, with Musk continuing to lead his various ventures and Meloni steering Italy’s political landscape. The lighthearted speculation surrounding their interaction, however, has certainly added an unexpected twist to their public profiles.
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